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How to get fromHamamatsu to Shirakawagoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamamatsu to Shirakawago by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    4h 16m

  2. Drive 247.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamamatsu to Shirakawagocar car 247.4 km
    3h 28m
    ¥4,293–6,201

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    6h 6m

  4. Train, bus via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Shirakawago Nagoya
    4h 29m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 265.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Hamamatsu, Japan and Shirakawago, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Hamamatsu to Shirakawago. However, you can take the train to Nagoya, walk to Meitetsu Bus Center, then take the bus to Shirakawago. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamamatsu to Shirakawago via Nagoya, Nagoya Station, Takayama, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 6h 6m.

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